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How to use an older patch for World of Warcraft?
By admin | November 19, 2008
How do I get rid of a patch (for example 3.0.1) and use an older one (for example 2.4.3)? I need to know this because for some reason world of warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King has installed onto my computer and I want to get rid of it so I can get it when it comes out and when I have a level 55.
I can see how you’d be a little confused. The starting screen has changed, and DOES in fact say Wrath of the Lich King. We have Northrend on the map, new talents, new mechanics, new achievements, and a new profession.
However, this is really the 3.0 (yes, I know it’s up to 3.02 now) patch, not the expansion, Wrath of the Lich King.
Blizzard will often release a large portion of the data needed (mechanic changes, talent specs, etc) before the expansion, so that there is less of a need to patch AFTER installing the expansion. Plus, it’s another way to make sure that people aren’t overwhelmed either by data or changes in one day. It also irons out any major problens so they can be fixed before the deluge of problems that will happen when the expansion releases.
To address your older patch question: You CANNOT use an older patch for WoW. Since you’re logging in to Blizzard Servers, your version must match their version in order for the game to talk to the server and function properly. If you try to downgrade to a different patch, you won’t be able to play at all.
And I assure you– as long as you already have a 55+ character on your account, you’ll be able to roll a death knight when Wrath comes out (they start at 55).
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Topics: world of warcraft | 8 Comments »
October 14th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
i dont think you can play with old patches. think it forces you to download and use the most current information
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October 14th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Yeah. You have to keep the most recent patch because your game has to be just like everyone else who plays.
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October 14th, 2008 at 5:36 pm
No, sorry, for the game to run properly, you need to download and use the most recent patch.
3.0.2 is the patch that is in preparation for WotLK, which was activated last night, and this patch is the one that is currently in use. You need this patch to play WoW with or without the WotLK expansion.
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October 15th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Yes it is possible.
However, it is only possible on private servers.
Also you did not install WOTLK as it has not been released yet and the patch was just preperation for it.
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October 17th, 2008 at 9:01 am
yeah theyll just tell you to download the game before playing
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October 17th, 2008 at 9:47 am
the patch taht just came out was 3.0.2. there was no 3.0.1. also, this is NOT the WoTLK expansion. 3.0.2 was intended to introduce the new game mechanics that will be implemented in the WoTLK Expansion pack. Bad news, you cannot revert back to old patches. sorry. also, having a lvl 55 has absolutely NOTHING to do with anything. why is 55 so special? wotlk isnt available until nov 13.
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October 17th, 2008 at 10:54 am
I can see how you’d be a little confused. The starting screen has changed, and DOES in fact say Wrath of the Lich King. We have Northrend on the map, new talents, new mechanics, new achievements, and a new profession.
However, this is really the 3.0 (yes, I know it’s up to 3.02 now) patch, not the expansion, Wrath of the Lich King.
Blizzard will often release a large portion of the data needed (mechanic changes, talent specs, etc) before the expansion, so that there is less of a need to patch AFTER installing the expansion. Plus, it’s another way to make sure that people aren’t overwhelmed either by data or changes in one day. It also irons out any major problens so they can be fixed before the deluge of problems that will happen when the expansion releases.
To address your older patch question: You CANNOT use an older patch for WoW. Since you’re logging in to Blizzard Servers, your version must match their version in order for the game to talk to the server and function properly. If you try to downgrade to a different patch, you won’t be able to play at all.
And I assure you– as long as you already have a 55+ character on your account, you’ll be able to roll a Death Knight when Wrath comes out (they start at 55).
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October 17th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
What was installed earlier this week is NOT Wrath of the Lich King. It is the Echoes of Doom patch that is the precursor to Wrath, which is why it has the Wrath logo and login screen. There is no way to play with an older patch. Older patches are no longer compatible with the servers. You will still be able to buy the actual Wrath of the Loch King expansion when it becomes available on Nov. 13.
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